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EDITOR’S PICKS
James Khattak, News Editor
James’s Picks
Beer-flavored lip balm
“The word “beer” caught my
eye; the lip balm was just a
bonus. Who wants dry lips when
you’re at an outdoor concert or
festival? Plus, it’s made in the
USA so that’s good for the coun-
try. You can feel good while
slathering it on. I wonder which
beer it tastes like…”
Makana Line // UPIC: MAKANA //
Three-in-one power bank/
Bluetooth speaker/flashlight
“This is just plain handy to have
around. Sometimes you need a
speaker and power bank and a
flashlight—like during a storm. And
this one comes in a high-end gift
box so it makes a nice present.”
Next Products, Inc. // UPIC: nextpro //
Cold and flu kit
“This kit contains all the basics for cold and flu season in a
convenient and reusable case. The new and innovative Curtail Cough
Barrier, a hand-held air filtration device designed to direct airflow
and trap 99 percent of particulates, is genius. The company’s
message is: Keep this cold and flu kit handy because not everything
should go viral.” Ready 4 Kits // UPIC: KITS //
RagBags
Made from 15-percent recycled t-shirt trimmings, cotton ragbags
are soft, sturdy and absorbent. So after the bag has exceeded its
useful life, you can keep using it as a rag for household cleaning,
car washing and cleaning up spills. Once it’s time to throw it out,
the bag is biodegradable. If it’s reused six times, one RagBag can
eliminate the need for an entire roll of paper towels. Cool concept.
Ragbags // UPIC: R645167 //
Julie Richie is associate editor for PPB.